The WFEA Morning Update
The WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester
Listen Monday - Thursday from 6-10am and Friday from 6-9am
The WFEA Morning Update will focus on issues affecting Granite State residents in a fun and informative way.
Jeff Chidester is the host of The WFEA Morning Update. Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the community, with a background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting. Raised in New Hampshire, Jeff has traveled the world extensively, learning and observing other cultures and their impact on America, while always returning to his home state. He served in the US Army, as a police officer in New Hampshire, a writer for the Portsmouth Herald, and as the creator and host of the radio show, Right Here, Right Now. His experience and character align with the “live & local” ideals of WFEA and many of its Granite State listeners.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
How to avoid the latest batch of banking scams.
In On-Demand
Kristy Merrill from the NH Bankers Association and Jennifer Ehresman, Head of Consumer Client Protection at Bank of America, discuss why scams have been on the rise, share the types of scams we should be looking for, and offer some tips to avoid or recover from scam.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
Berry clears the air on Bail Reform Legislation.
In On-Demand
Representative Barry Ross explains the positive attributes of the current bail reform legislation and helps to clarify some misconceptions about it.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
The legalities of deporting Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Congressional hearing on Sanctuary Cities.
In On-Demand
Former Foreign Service Representative Simon Hankinson discusses the legalities of deporting Hamas activist Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Congressional hearing on Sanctuary Cities, and his recent article describing how VP Vance’s early life helped to shape his philosophy in government.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
How Terracea is keeping folks warm no matter how unpredictable the weather.
In On-Demand
Eric Hui and Vic Satir from Terracea join The Morning Update to discuss their inventive approach to their weather wear line, which includes their ‘Do It All Jacket’, which is perfect for the unpredictable nature of our weather, as well as hats, socks, t-shirts, and sweatshirts for NH and beyond.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
Insight on New Hampshire’s Timber Tax.
In On-Demand
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses a hidden income tax related to NH timber and explains the low-cost impact the EFAs have on a state budget.
Wednesday, March 12, 202503/12/2025
Thom Brueckner on just how the Economy is thriving under the Trump Administration.
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Thom Brueckner, host of WFEA’s Retirement Intelligence and President of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. in Nashua talks economic data and explains why it usually takes a good year before any policies of a new administration begin to impact the economy.
Wednesday, March 12, 202503/12/2025
Author and national liberty advocate Christine Menedis shares insights on DOGE, Debt/Deficit Crisis and the future of the Dept. of Education.
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Christine Menedis, an author with a background spanning classical music, law, business, and financial markets, joins The Morning Update to provide an acute perspective on the issues surrounding DOGE, the current debt/deficit crisis, and the conversation regarding the future of the Department of Education.
Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025
NH Town Meeting Voting
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NEC Professor Nathan Shrader joins to discuss the unique history of NH town meeting voting, the potential of a federal…
Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025
Dan Innis on the Stock Market and Walking Back DEI
In On-Demand
NH State Senator and Economics Professor Dan Innis talks about the stock market and the walking back of DEI.
Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025
Gov. Kelly Ayotte on the Recent Bipartisan Letter Released by Several NH Mayors
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NH Governor Kelly Ayotte calls to discuss the recent bipartisan letter released by several NH Mayors and other elected officials…
